Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB780 — Judges; maximum number in general district court in Twenty-sixth Judicial District.

Last action — Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB158-Perry) (15-Y 0-N)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Judges; maximum number in general district court in Twenty-sixth Judicial District.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB158-Perry) (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

  4. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. S Presented and ordered printed 26105708D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Not Voting
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB780 do?
Judges; maximum number in general district court in Twenty-sixth Judicial District.
Who sponsors SB780?
SB780 is sponsored by Mark D. Obenshain.
What is the current status of SB780?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB780?
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